CrazyB here is my take on this (need to be brief since i'm at work)
houston in the last 25 games vs eastern teams has a SU record of 18-7
Clevland vs Western teams on the road has a SU record of 17-8
so a line at a pick or so seems pretty accurate as it can go either way.
things to consider Clev is kicking off a road trip so they are probably looking to start this off with a win
Houston though they have a good record (above) are a little banged up. T-Mac is out (he is a big reason for their past performance vs east) Yao ming was banged up a little last game and Artest also got dinged a little last game
This I think justifies a little fav towards Clev. But the higher the line goes the More the SU stat will no longer apply and the value may be lost
good luck mate
houston in the last 25 games vs eastern teams has a SU record of 18-7
Clevland vs Western teams on the road has a SU record of 17-8
so a line at a pick or so seems pretty accurate as it can go either way.
things to consider Clev is kicking off a road trip so they are probably looking to start this off with a win
Houston though they have a good record (above) are a little banged up. T-Mac is out (he is a big reason for their past performance vs east) Yao ming was banged up a little last game and Artest also got dinged a little last game
This I think justifies a little fav towards Clev. But the higher the line goes the More the SU stat will no longer apply and the value may be lost
good luck mate
hno:
CAVS have been playing GREAT????? Against who though?!
BASICALLY 4-0 ATS 4-0 SU since all star break with Ever so GREAT wins AT BUCKS *yawn* AT TORONTO *turns over* at home vs. Memphis * looks ecstatic..rolls eyes* and at home vs. Detroit * doesnt even need to say anything*........... Great teams to play well against you cant measure anything vs these teams..... THEY HAVENT PLAYED ANYONE on the ROAD that is of any serious quality in over a month........they will BE SOFT tonight (<)<
fwiw, houston is a garbage team without McGrady! Who else can lead them to a first round exit in the playoffs?????
I heard the comparison earlier today...."McGrady is the modern day Dominique Wilkins". He is a great offensive player, but his contribution does not always lead to more wins. Sure, rather have him than not have him, but this team has done well the last 2 years without Yao and McGrady.
This is not a game I think is necessary to wager on, but if you do I'd still say Houton.
I heard the comparison earlier today...."McGrady is the modern day Dominique Wilkins". He is a great offensive player, but his contribution does not always lead to more wins. Sure, rather have him than not have him, but this team has done well the last 2 years without Yao and McGrady.
This is not a game I think is necessary to wager on, but if you do I'd still say Houton.
